My Thoughts: Dealing with a sense of career stagnation

I posted this question 2 weeks ago and as at today I have received 20 contributions all loaded with great insights. I encourage you to click here to read up the thread.

Thank you to everyone who took time to post their thoughts, I am happy to share my thoughts below and trust it helps someone at this career crossroad.

Stagnation means a state of inactivity mostly viewed negatively, so let's start with the definition of "Career Stagnation". Career Stagnation refers to an outcome of several existing factors including a continuous lack of engagement with a person's work or career. It is usually a state visibly expressed by lack of growth (skills, compensation, promotion etc).

As can be inferred from the definition, career stagnation is not a desirable state as such professionals should be mindful that the risk of "Career Stagnation" exists and take ownership to appropriately mitigated this risk all through their careers. My counsel on this careermatter is that anyone in this context should conduct a root cause of the stagnation before responding. The question is, why has your career hit a plateau leading to stagnation?

My thoughts are that whilst leaving the job is an option, you must be sure it's the right option otherwise you may experience yet another stagnation in the future if care is not taken.

Career Stagnation could be caused by any of the following (inexhaustive) issues;

1. Obsolete skills, capabilities or attitude limiting your climb on the ladder

2. Lack of Opportunities aligned with your skillset

3. Organisational specific context and or limitations

Etc

It is important that you conduct a quick check-in on the possible reasons for the stagnation you are experiencing before drawing up your response plan. Your options may include engaging internal stakeholders for support, upskilling yourself to be better aligned for opportunities and a job switch or change if need be.

To effectively handle career stagnation, it is important you are 'true to yourself' and not in denial. It would help if you seek the support of an independent opinion perhaps a career mentor or coach to help you analyse objectively and take action.

Do have a productive week ahead.

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